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Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Robert Downey Jr. at Comic Con 2007, after being cast in Iron Man
Business magnate and entrepreneur Elon Musk (above) was a key influence on the MCU's depiction of Tony Stark.
Tony Stark's armor, as seen in Iron Man (2008)
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Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and
Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
…fictional character primarily portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name—commonly known by his alias, Iron Man. Stark is initially depicted as an industrialist, genius inventor, and former playboy who is CEO of Stark Industries…
Errol Flynn was used as a reference for Tony Stark's physical appearance.
Brian Michael Bendis wrote several Iron Man stories in the 2010s.
Iron Man debuts in Tales of Suspense #39 (March 1963). Cover art by Jack Kirby and Don Heck.
Variations of the Iron Man armor from Iron Man #258.1 (May 2013). Variant cover art by Bob Layton.